Manager Accounting

OKSANA PETROVA

**** ******** ******, #* ? Brooklyn, NY 11235 ? (H) 718-***-**** ? (C)

646-***-**** ? *********@***.***

Portfolio Controller / Asset Manager / Portfolio Accounting Manager /

Property Controller

Excellent Property Management Skills ? Skilled Accounting / Auditing ?

Expert Analysis

Motivated, intelligent Portfolio Controller and Asset Manager with an

extensive track record of adeptly providing accurate analysis for property

accounting functions, proficiently managing accounting staff toward greater

productivity and results, and deftly resolving accounting issues and

problems as they arise. Multi-talented manager with vast experience in

accounting, project management, property management, portfolio control,

communicating, risk management and financial analysis. Proficient leader

with skills energetically performing multiple responsibilities with a

mentality which consistently produces results.

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Selected Career Highlights

> Uncovered an error in the General Accepted Accounting Principal (GAAP)

statement, which if not found would have caused serious problems and

reinstatement of Financial Statements for Investors and Audits of $1.3

million, potential losing many important investors. [FASB 13]

> Skillfully provided expert sales tax preparation analysis for New York

properties held in Fund 6 which resulted in obtaining a company refund

of $274,000. [Shorenstein Realty]

> Adeptly prepared budgets and variance explanations for more than 100

Cost Centers for Deutsche Bank Real Estate Portfolio in the USA.

[Deutsche Bank]

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Areas of Expertise

o Financial Analysis

o Asset Management

o Property Accounting

o Loan Management

o Accounting

o Project Management

o Staff Management

o Team Building

o Communication

o Problem Solving

o Conflict Resolution

o Risk Management

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Professional Job Summary

First Service Williams RE

New York

Portfolio Controller

May 2008 - Apr 2010

Provide the overall organization and administration of accounting functions

for 29 various properties (including offices, residential, retail and

parking) - including accurate completion of accounting part for

acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing and other major transactions as

they occur, coordination of audit process with an outside CPA firms to

ensure timely delivery of audit packages and financial statements to ensure

thorough, efficient and accurate audits and establishment of standards,

policies and procedures. Provide support to the client on accounting

issues relating to portfolios. Review and provide deft guidance for the

preparation of annual budgets and monthly reforecast within established

timeframes. Work in conjunction with Investor Analyst to produce both the

monthly and annual forecasts. Skillfully analyze new and/or changing

circumstances to identify accounting impact and appropriately communicate

the impact in a timely manner, read and understand the governing documents;

i.e. partnership and management agreements, loan documents, purchase and

sale agreements to comply with all applicable laws and regulations,

corporate policies and guidelines, accepted accounting standards and

governing agreements. Effectively lead, coach and train nine employees.

Appropriately mange staffing and resource allocation.

Shorenstein Realty Services, LP

New York

Portfolio Accounting Manager - Fund 6

Jun 2006 - May 2008

Managed and directed property accountants in performing various accounting

activities and financial reporting for assigned properties in compliance

with company's policies and procedures. Reviewed and provided technically

accurate and timely financial reporting for upper tier property entities

and assigned fund level entities. These included: financial statements

(which may be on cash basis, GAAP

historical cost basis, and/or GAAP, FMV basis), loan compliance and monthly

asset management plans, review and approve the monthly mortgage payments,

interest swap settlements and management fees. Actively served as the

primary contact with outside auditors to effectively control delivery and

quality of information to prevent additional audit billings, promptly

responded to inquires from internal and external clients, followed through

to ensure resolution. Hired, trained and managed exempt and non-exempt

accounting staff.

Jones Lang LaSalle

New York, NY

Property Controller

2000

- 2006

Client: SEB Immobilien Investment GmbH

Oct 2003 - Feb 2006

Accurately prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly and annual financial

statements for four properties totally over 1.6 million sq. ft. Utilized

in-depth knowledge of accounting to analyze financial information.

Prepared detailed annual Operating and Capital budgets, including quarterly

reforecast using the Kardin system. Developed written property-specific

accounting procedures to supplement the firm's centralized accounting

function while adhering to the Client Accounting Services Best Practices.

Identified methods of controlling costs without negatively impacting the

quality of service.

Client: Deutsche Bank, Zurich Investments & Alex Brown

Sept 2000 - Oct 2003

Conducted monthly financial performance reviews. Analyzed and reviewed

data - including expenses and research findings. Prepared extensive

variance explanations for client. Controlled consolidation of all reports,

annual budgets and forecasts for 106 cost centers. Responded to all

financial inquiries regarding managed facilities. Ensured consistency of

portfolio accounting - including quality of execution and performance - in

conjunction with client design, documentation, implementation as well as

maintenance standards, policies and procedures. Collaborated with Deutsche

Bank Treasury to ensure an efficient process for opening, closing and

maintaining bank accounts for cost centers.

Properties Corporation, HSS

New York, NY

Senior Accountant

1999 - 2000

Handled all aspects of accounting - including hotel and residential

properties, garages and other HSS properties. Prepared financial

statements, P & L analysis, variances analysis as well as accrual based

adjustments for expense and revenue accounts. Prepared the annual budget

and quarterly forecasting based on property leases analysis. Supervised

staff accountants. Performed intercompany accounts analysis and

reconciliation, schedules for bonds interest expense and other marketable

securities.

Patient Care, Inc.

New York, NY

Senior Accountant

1994 - 1999

Analyzed and reviewed company accounts, business activities and operating

results. Prepared financial statements, journal entries, accruals as well

as depository bank statement reconciliations for 12 subsidiaries.

Developed and implemented an A/R reconciliation process to ensure

compliance and timely reporting, which allowed for the utilization of three

billing systems used by subsidiaries.

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Education & Professional Development

> New York Institute of Technology ? New York, NY

Master of Business Administration ? Business Administration

> Academy of National Economy ? Russia

Master of Business Administration ? Accounting

> Computer Skills: JD Edwards, Yardi, SAP, MRI, CDI, Kardin, Lawson,

Ross Systems, ADP,

Approach, Ultra Edit, Excel, Lotus, MW, Ceridian (payroll).

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